What are the default controls for Europa Universalis IV?

Europa Universalis IV, a strategy game, uses 30 default keybinds across 9 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Europa Universalis IV controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Europa Universalis IV's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Europa Universalis IV controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Europa Universalis IV resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Europa Universalis IV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Europa Universalis IV Keyboard controls

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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Europa Universalis IV, Paradox's grand strategy game. Covers game speed, map modes, the main interface panels, army commands, and the navigation shortcuts you use most while playing.

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Layout

30 shortcuts

Interface Panels 9

Action	Shortcut
Economy Panel	`4`
Technology Panel	`6`
Government Panel	`2`
Ideas Panel	`7`
Missions Panel	`8`
Stability & Expansion Panel	`9`
Religion Panel	`0`
Court Panel	`1`
Subjects Panel	`.`

Military 6

Action	Shortcut
Military Panel	`,`
Split Army in Half	`S`
Merge Units	`G`
Detach Siege / Blockade	`D`
Forced March	`M`
Consolidate Regiments	`K`

UI 4

Action	Shortcut
Find Province / Country	`F`
Open Ledger	`L`
Close Current Window	`Esc`
Open Main Interface	`F1`

Game Speed 3

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Resume	`Space`
Increase Game Speed	`+`
Decrease Game Speed	`−`

Camera 2

Action	Shortcut
Drag Map (pan camera)	`MMB`
Move Camera to Capital	`Bksp`

Diplomacy/Trade 2

Action	Shortcut
Diplomacy Panel	`3`
Trade Panel	`5`

Misc 2

Action	Shortcut
Take Screenshot	`F11`
Multiplayer Chat	`Tab`

Map Modes 1

Action	Shortcut
Primary Map Modes	`Q`

Selection 1

Action	Shortcut
Add to Selection (drag)	`ShiftLMB`

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F11

F12

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Caps

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Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

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MMB · Drag Map (pan camera)

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30 default keybinds across 9 categories. Most can be reassigned in Europa Universalis IV's control settings.

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Europa Universalis IV controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Europa Universalis IV?: Europa Universalis IV, a strategy game, uses 30 default keybinds across 9 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Europa Universalis IV controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Europa Universalis IV's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Europa Universalis IV controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Europa Universalis IV resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Europa Universalis IV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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